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Defiant Silk Festival

The Newport Theater

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May 9-18, 2025. In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, the Newport Theater hosts its third annual festival of fringe arts from Chicago’s Asian American Pacific Islander community. Twice-nominated "Best Performing Arts Festival" by the Chicago Reader!

Les événements de cette collection

Newport Peek-Easy: Burlesque, Drag, and Variety Show
Fri, Jun 11, 8:00 PM
À partir de $0.00

Diverse Desires (Defiant Silk Festival)
Sun, May 18, 6:00 PM
À partir de $0.00
Raks Inferno: A Cirque Cabaret (Defiant Silk Festival)
Fri, May 9, 7:00 PM
À partir de $0.00
Fire + Dragons: AAPI Heritage Month Speakeasy
Fri, May 24, 7:00 PM
À partir de $0.00
Raks Inferno: An Intimate Circus Speakeasy (AAPI Heritage Month Edition)
Fri, May 10, 7:00 PM
À partir de $0.00

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The Newport Theater

Organisateur de Defiant Silk Festival

The Newport Theater is a 100-seat independent theater located in the heart of the Wrigleyville neighborhood in Chicago, IL. The Newport Theater hosts artist-produced burlesque, drag, comedy, and variety events.

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Belly Dance

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A collection of belly dance shows and classes at the Newport Theater.

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Black Excellence

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Give your money and support to Black artists -- these shows are all led by Black producers.

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Burlesque

3 événements à venir

A collection of Newport's burlesque shows and classes! Photo of Juju Valentine by Greg Inda.

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Clown

3 événements à venir

A collection of physical theater and clown shows, classes and events at the Newport Theater

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Comedy

7 événements à venir

The Newport Theater offers a variety of sketch and stand-up comedy, including our weekly house show, Bye Bye Liver, Fridays at 7:00. Pictured (LtoR): Marissa Chastain, Dave Honigman, Fee Basanavicius, Prateek Srivastrava, Leo LaCamera. Photo by Greg Inda

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Dance

10 événements à venir

The Newport Theater has shows that feature belly dance, burlesque, Indian fusion dancing, and more! Photo of Shalaka Kulkarni by Peter Serocki

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Drag

2 événements à venir

The Newport Theater hosts a variety of drag productions, featuring some of the most talented drag artists that Chicago has to offer. Bring your tipping dollars! Photograph of Willy LaQueue by Greg Inda.

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LGBTQIA+ Events

1 événement à venir

This collection of events are queer-affirming and a place to connect with other folks in the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Newport Theater Camp classes

2 événements à venir

The Newport Theater Camp is a collection of classes/opportunities for those interested in learning new skills in fringe art forms like burlesque, physical comedy, Brazilian Zouk partner dancing, and more.

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Belly Dance

2 événements à venir

A collection of belly dance shows and classes at the Newport Theater.

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Black Excellence

3 événements à venir

Give your money and support to Black artists -- these shows are all led by Black producers.

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Burlesque

3 événements à venir

A collection of Newport's burlesque shows and classes! Photo of Juju Valentine by Greg Inda.

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Clown

3 événements à venir

A collection of physical theater and clown shows, classes and events at the Newport Theater

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Comedy

7 événements à venir

The Newport Theater offers a variety of sketch and stand-up comedy, including our weekly house show, Bye Bye Liver, Fridays at 7:00. Pictured (LtoR): Marissa Chastain, Dave Honigman, Fee Basanavicius, Prateek Srivastrava, Leo LaCamera. Photo by Greg Inda

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Dance

10 événements à venir

The Newport Theater has shows that feature belly dance, burlesque, Indian fusion dancing, and more! Photo of Shalaka Kulkarni by Peter Serocki

Image de la collection pour Drag

Drag

2 événements à venir

The Newport Theater hosts a variety of drag productions, featuring some of the most talented drag artists that Chicago has to offer. Bring your tipping dollars! Photograph of Willy LaQueue by Greg Inda.

Image de la collection pour LGBTQIA+ Events

LGBTQIA+ Events

1 événement à venir

This collection of events are queer-affirming and a place to connect with other folks in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Image de la collection pour Newport Theater Camp classes

Newport Theater Camp classes

2 événements à venir

The Newport Theater Camp is a collection of classes/opportunities for those interested in learning new skills in fringe art forms like burlesque, physical comedy, Brazilian Zouk partner dancing, and more.

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